Healthy & Safety News
A long-standing and essential component of the manufacturing industry, working with primary or heavy metals can be a potentially risky business, with companies required to keep high standards for workplace safety
May 22, 2013 6:08 AM
Sawmills are a large part of the New England economy, but they sometimes contain dangerous working conditions that must be evaluated with a job hazard analysis.
May 16, 2013 10:07 AM
Flash fires are among the most dangerous workplace hazards in the world.
May 16, 2013 10:07 AM
Construction workers face numerous dangers on the job, and this extends particularly to stone and tile masons who work on buildings.
May 15, 2013 10:47 AM
A job hazard analysis can reveal hidden problems that may not have been discovered otherwise.
May 15, 2013 7:04 AM
Chemical vapors are a standard byproduct of industrial processes, but if these fumes are allowed to seep into the air, workers face the risk of serious injury or death.
May 15, 2013 7:03 AM
While the mantra of any employer is to keep workers free from harm, there is always the potential for a guiding hand from experienced safety officials, especially when considering injury prevention of hazard avoidance
May 22, 2013 6:08 AM
Food companies who flash-cook massive quantities of ingredients use dangerous machinery and equipment, and if a proper job hazard analysis is not completed, workers could face serious injury or even death.
May 15, 2013 10:47 AM
Having a temporary or contract worker on site may just be a short-term solution for some companies, but a federal agency is stepping up its efforts to ensure that workplace safety procedures are outlined to every employee, regardless of who pays their salary
May 21, 2013 5:18 AM
For companies that use flammable liquids on a daily basis, the potential risks to worker health are numerous.
May 21, 2013 5:18 AM